British Columbia

Fast Facts

Canada’s westernmost province and its third largest, beautiful British Columbia more than lives up its name. From corner to corner, the province is filled with majestic wilderness and incredible scenery.

  • Capital City: Victoria
  • Population: 5 million
  • History: Entered Canadian Confederation in 1871
  • Total Area: 944,735 km sq. /364,764 mi sq.
  • Highest Point: Fairweather Mountain – 4,663 m/15,299 ft
  • Lowest Point: Pacific Ocean – sea level
  • Longest River: Fraser River – 1,368 km/850 mi
  • Largest Lake: Williston Lake – 1,761 km sq./680 mi sq.
  • Provincial Flower: Pacific Dogwood
  • Provincial Bird: Steller’s Jay
  • Provincial Mammal: Spirit Bear
  • Gemstone: Jade
  • Motto: “Splendour without Diminishment”

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